2026/27 Tax YearCareer Change

Contracting to Permanent Salary Calculator

Calculate the permanent salary you'd need to match your contractor income.

Current Contract
Equivalent Permanent Salary
To match your contractor take-home pay

You would need a salary of

£129,108

per year

Your Contract Gross

£110,000

Your Take-Home

£80,562

Min Acceptable (-15%)

£109,742

Benefits of Permanent Employment

When comparing, remember permanent roles include:

  • Paid holidays - Typically 25-30 days per year
  • Sick pay - Usually full pay for a period
  • Employer pension - Minimum 3%, often 5%+
  • Job security - Notice periods and redundancy pay
  • Training - Professional development funded
  • Benefits - Health insurance, gym, etc.

Estimated value of benefits: £16,500 per year